Dismay over theft of tiny trees from planters

A Councillor has hit out after thieves stole trees from decorative flower pots in Bromley Cross, Bolton, Greater Manchester. Around 20 conifers, standing no more than a foot tall, have gone missing from pots put around the village to the dismay of the volunteers who planted them.
Cllr Alan Wilkinson said he noticed the thefts earlier this week, with the trees only planted four weeks ago. He said: “I think it is just disgusting that someone has stolen them. I don’t think it is vandalism. All of the other plants are there, there’s no soil on the floor.
“I think someone has just uprooted them, put them in carrier bags and taken them to make a hedge somewhere. It is straightforward theft. They are not very expensive, they would only be a couple of pounds each, and it is disgusting when someone comes along to pinch them.” Anyone with information is urged to contact police.